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President Tim Sands to serve as chair of the ACC board of directors , articleThe board is made up of the presidents and chancellors of the conference's 18 member institutions and provides strategic oversight and governance for the league.
Date: Jul 27, 2026 - -
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Researchers part of inaugural Genesis Mission projects , articleMore than a dozen faculty members from across the university are working on three of the projects selected by the U.S. Department of Energy’s to leverage advance artificial intelligence and high-performance computing to accelerate scientific discovery.
Date: Jul 23, 2026 - -
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Unprecedented $20 million gift made to School of Architecture , articleThe largest ever estate gift in support of the school was committed by Professor Emeritus Salahuddin Choudhury and his wife, May.
Date: Jul 22, 2026 - -
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Virginia Tech named a leader in serving veterans , articleThe university received a Gold ranking for the 2026-27 academic year from Military Friendly, a nonprofit that rates companies and higher education institutions.
Date: Jul 16, 2026 - -
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Nine faculty members receive Fulbright Scholar Awards , articleOver the coming year with their Fulbright awards, the nine will conduct research in aerospace materials, artificial intelligence, environmental health, water resources, plastic pollution, sustainable design, agriculture, and next-generation wireless communications.
Date: Jul 07, 2026 - -
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Gift empowers undergraduates in the lab , articleUniversity Distinguished Professor Emeritus Dennis Dean committed over $1 million to help undergraduates hone their research skills.
Date: Jul 07, 2026 - -
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Virginia Tech earns high marks in Times Higher Education 2026 Sustainability Impact rankings , articleOverall, the university ranked in the 201-300 range out of more than 2,000 universities from more than 100 countries in the 2026 Times Higher Education Sustainability Impact rankings, which assess participating universities against the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals. The rankings compare universities across research, stewardship, outreach, and teaching.
Date: Jun 23, 2026 - -
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Brian White named vice president and director of athletics , articleWhite brings nearly three decades of high-level collegiate athletics experience following an eight-year stint as vice president and director of athletics at Florida Atlantic University. In Blacksburg, White will oversee the university’s 22-sport athletics department and lead the university's efforts to compete and thrive in a rapidly evolving collegiate athletics environment.
Date: Jun 22, 2026 - -
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Looking back on a remarkable run , articleFrom championship moments to record-breaking growth, university leaders reflect on Athletics Director Whit Babcock’s lasting impact as he moves into a new advisory role. “Whit has been an exceptional leader, partner, Hokie, and advocate for student-athletes,” says university President Tim Sands.
Date: Jun 21, 2026 - -
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Virginia Tech ranked among top 15 percent of global universities by U.S. News & World Report , articleThe university tied for No. 285 out of more than 2,250 universities. The designation of best global university means that a university produced meaningful research and continues to receive recognition internationally.
Date: Jun 16, 2026 - -
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Menah Pratt named regional chancellor for three Penn State campuses , articleWhen Pratt, vice president for strategic affairs and professor of education, joins Penn State on Aug. 1, she will bring with her a decade of leadership and experience in higher education, strategic planning, student success, and community engagement at Virginia Tech.
Date: Jun 04, 2026 - -
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Record $75 million commitment to Virginia Tech , articleA majority of the commitment, made anonymously by a four-generation Hokie family, was to athletics, while a sizeable portion was directed to the Honors College.
Date: Jun 04, 2026 - -
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Board of Visitors approves 2026 promotions, tenure, and continued appointments , articleThe board approved the following promotions, tenure, and continued appointments.
Date: Jun 02, 2026 - -
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Budgets, future research opportunities, athletics among topics discussed by Board of Visitors , articleEffective July 1, board member Jim Miller will serve as rector and Nancy Dye will serve as vice rector. Each will serve a one-year term.
Date: Jun 02, 2026 - -
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Search committee announced for vice president and director of athletics , articleReporting to the president, the vice president and director of athletics works closely with university leadership to set and communicate a bold, forward-looking vision for Virginia Tech Athletics that positions the program for sustained relevance, competitiveness, and financial growth.
Date: May 28, 2026 - -
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Tim Sands inducted into Roanoke Blacksburg Technology Council Hall of Fame , articleThe award recognizes Sands’ collaborative leadership and vision in building a connected innovation network across the commonwealth and beyond.
Date: May 28, 2026 - -
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University Awards: Preston M. White '63 , videoPreston M. White '63 was awarded the Ut Prosim Medal.
Date: May 18, 2026 - -
General ItemFrom President Tim Sands: Employee Appreciation and Hokie Wellness Fair on May 20 Date: May 18, 2026 -
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More than 6,500 to be awarded degrees in commencement ceremonies , articleThe university will honor 6,741 bachelor’s degree candidates from all colleges throughout the week. This year, 3,566 graduating Hokies completed their baccalaureate degree programs with honors, having achieved cumulative GPAs of at least 3.4 on a 4.0 scale.
Date: May 08, 2026 - -
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A message from President Tim Sands , articleThe pace of change continues to accelerate, and we are prepared to adapt, explore, discover, and innovate. We look to the future with optimism and purpose because we are prepared to make a difference where it matters most.
Date: May 07, 2026 -
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